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MA H4493

Relative to a supportive technology commission


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Introduced
03/05/2020
In Committee
05/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to a supportive technology commission

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Supportive Technology Commission, which consists of various state officials, legislators, and other stakeholders. The commission's purpose is to investigate and study the use of supportive technology that positively impacts the lives of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission is tasked with making recommendations to develop state policy, identify areas where additional support is needed, share best practices, integrate supportive technology into existing programs, develop educational materials, and recommend benchmarks for monitoring outcomes. The commission is required to file a report every two years for ten years, unless the legislature requires otherwise.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 05/20/2020)

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